All about glass insulation

Stekloizol - material marked with HPP and CCI, HKP and TKP - used for the arrangement of waterproofing and temporary roofing. Its use is possible when creating different types of decking, sheds and roofs, and the technical characteristics easily make it possible to assess how much a roll cover of this type is better than linocrome and roofing material. It is better to understand what glass-insol is, by studying reviews and other information about this material.

Fiberglass is a roll material that is obtained by applying a bitumen coating from 2 sides to a frame made of reinforced fiberglass or fiberglass. The composition that forms the top layer includes additional plasticizers that allow maintaining the optimal consistency of the substance without excessive softening, sometimes mineral chips are additionally used. The fiberglass mat for the backing is made by randomly weaving the fibers, providing the highest tensile strength.

Among them, the following are worth highlighting:

• the number of meters per roll - 10 or 15 m;
• dimensions - width 1 m, thickness from 2 to 3.5 mm;
• weight of 1 m2 varies from 2.5 to 4.5 kg;
• service life up to 20 years;
• heat resistance up to +80 degrees Celsius;
• tensile strength 294-800 N / 50 mm;
• freezing of binders at -15 degrees Celsius.

Fiberglass is a roll material that is easy to transport and install. The protective layers on top of roofing varieties are made of mineral chips that prevent sticking when the strips are twisted. Lining-type glass insulation is insulated with dense polyethylene on both sides.

The production of glass insulation is carried out by laying the deposited layer on a reinforced base made of fiberglass or fiberglass. For work, modified or oxidized bitumen is used. Its consumption is 2-4 kg / m2. Depending on the type, glass-insol can be self-adhesive, smooth, with a layer of polyethylene, as well as with sprinkles, including colored ones.

Material used as an independent coating for roofing. Has a bottom layer, protected with plastic wrap. Outside there is a coating of ordinary or colored mineral powder. In this capacity, crushed dolomite, limestone, chalk, ordinary quartz sand can act.

The granularity of the dressing can be different, it acts as an insulating coating, prevents its damage under the influence of UV rays, mechanical factors. On the edges of the glass insulating sheet there are strips not covered with crumbs. They are used for overlapping installation, ensuring a snug fit of individual sheets to each other.

Roll material of this type is used as waterproofing in various areas of construction. There is a plastic wrap on each side. Its main purpose is laying as part of multi-layer coatings.

Glass insulation is marked using letters and numbers. The numbers here indicate the thickness of the material. The designation of the letters has its own decoding. It is worth considering that the letter "P" is used exclusively for marking roofing material. Glass insulation is not marked with it, the following designations are found here: "X" or "T" for a base made of fiberglass, fiberglass, "K" and "P" to designate the type of protective layer.

The differences in the type of base are indeed quite significant. Fiberglass has higher tensile and tensile strength. It is more suitable for use under heavy loads.

Fiberglass has high reinforcing properties, but it is more easily destroyed by external influences.

• HPP... The material with this marking is a lining with a polyethylene protective film. It is based on fiberglass, which provides reliable protection against moisture in the absence of intense mechanical stress. The most commonly used HPP-200 is a universal option suitable for arranging light roof structures, insulating foundations and floors. During installation, the coating on which the glass insulation is to be laid is carefully leveled, covered with a bituminous primer.
• CCI... Durable fiberglass-based material. Both outer sides - top and bottom - are covered with plastic wrap. TPP-210 marking means that the glass insulation thickness is 2.10 mm. Its application is focused on loaded structures, the canvas is suitable for waterproofing basements, foundations, swimming pools, laying in the lower layer of a multi-component roof.
• TCH... The popular glass-insulated TKP-350 is based on fiberglass as a reinforcing component. The bottom protective layer is made of polyethylene. Upper - has a powder of mineral chips. It does not stick together, withstands intense loads. Mineral chips can be fine or coarse, have different colors and shades.
• HKP... Roofing with this marking is made on the basis of fiberglass. The material turns out to be quite durable, reliable, but it is not recommended for use on heavily loaded surfaces.

The difference between glass insulation and other materials, including those based on bitumen, is not only in the presence of a base made of fiberglass or fiberglass. The difference, as always, is in the details. Among the materials, several alternative options can be distinguished.

• Rubemast... This material is a type of roofing material, but with a thicker layer of bitumen mastic at the bottom of the roll. It is mounted in the same way as glass insulation - using a gas burner. Used as a stand-alone coating or underlay for surface waterproofing. Average service life reaches 10 years. In comparison with glass-insulated rubemast is not so durable, has a less attractive appearance, and is less resistant to atmospheric precipitation and mechanical damage.

• Linocrom... Waterproofing material belonging to the category of reinforced, also has a fairly high strength. It is distinguished from glass-insol by the amount of polymer additives and plasticizers additionally used in production. Linocrom is often called a cheap alternative to a more expensive material, but in practice, the savings are very dubious, since the roof or waterproofing will have to be repaired after 8-10 years.

• Roofing material... A budget material that combines ease of installation and the widest possible distribution in retail chains. In roofing material, layers of bitumen are fused onto a paper web, therefore, in terms of strength, it can hardly be compared with the options for reinforced canvases.Roofing material is the most budget material for short-term repair of a leaking roof, but it is unlikely to withstand more than 2-3 seasons of operation.

• Bikrost... The fiberglass-based material is very close in its characteristics to glass insulation. They are both quite strong, durable, not afraid of destruction under the influence of biological factors.

• Hydroizol... Inexpensive waterproofing material with bitumen impregnation and asbestos paper in the composition. It is used for vapor barrier, moisture protection of walls and foundations. In terms of its mechanical strength, such a coating is much inferior to glass insulation, but it has an affordable cost, it can be considered as an integral component of a roofing cake in roofs with different types of geometry.

• Uniflex... Material similar to other reinforced insulating compounds. Its protective layer is represented not only by mineral chips. It can be made of polymer film, foil. Waterproofing material has a wide range of applications, is not inferior to glass insulation in strength and elasticity, it can be considered as an alternative to conventional coating.

Stekloizol is a versatile material that is widely used in construction and decoration, during repair work. The canvas or fabric in the backing allows for sufficient flexibility and elasticity. There are several areas in which the material is used most often.

• Foundation waterproofing. It is used outside, before the start of pouring cement or concrete mortar, it prevents the contact of groundwater and other sources of moisture with the base.
• Covering garage boxes. For the roof of the garage, glass insulation is used as a lining and topcoat, it fits well over the old layer of material. Installation takes a minimum of time.
• Protective covering for the blind area. It allows you to prevent the destruction of the surface, ensures its protection from atmospheric moisture and other external influences.
• Roof and floor waterproofing. This layer is laid in the composition of multi-component roofs, as well as between floors. With a service life of glass insulation about 20 years, the problem of leaks can be solved for a long time.
• Creation of underground garages. Here, waterproofing provides an opportunity to protect the buried part of buildings from erosion by groundwater. Walls and floors of basements and basements are protected in the same way.
• Waterproofing of pools, canals, and other types of artificial reservoirs. Roll materials allow you to easily cover large surface areas, and overlapping laying helps prevent possible leaks.
• Bridge building. Here, thin lining materials are used as part of the overall “pie” of the road surface, as well as for corrosion protection of individual frame elements.
• Laying outdoor roofing. It can be created on pitched and flat maintained or unexploited roofs, suitable for framing vaults, industrial sheds. Here comes glass-insulated with granite chips, which has increased mechanical resistance.
• Waterproofing of engineering communications. The flexibility of the roll coating, the ease of its attachment allow providing reliable protection of surfaces from contact with moisture.

Transportation and storage of glass insulation, hydro glass insulation must be carried out on the basis of the established standard. Transportation is only permitted in vehicles with a covered body type. It is important to protect rolls from contact with sources of moisture, direct sunlight. They can only be positioned vertically in the body. When stacked in height, stacking in 2 rows is possible.

Store glass-insulated glass in a well-ventilated area, away from heat sources. Do not place rolls horizontally, dump them on top of each other, put them near batteries and windows. For storage, it is recommended to use only specialized containers - pallets, containers.

Glass insulation can be laid in different ways. The deposition method helps to quickly cover even a large area. It is necessary to correctly lay roll materials, taking into account seasonal factors, air temperature. It is recommended to take care of fire safety measures in advance, as the coating is exposed to intense heating. In addition, it is worth preparing overalls, protecting your eyes and hands. Glass insulation is installed in a specific sequence.

• Preparation of the base. Its surface is freed from debris and other possible contamination. If there is an old coating on it, partially preserved, it is completely removed. Dents and potholes in the concrete are putty, sanded. On a wooden roof, first, a crate is made on the basis of slats or boards and plywood.
• Application of a primer. Apply a bituminous primer to a clean and dry substrate using a roller or brush. It is optimal if the materials are made by one manufacturer. The primer provides an increase in adhesion, makes it possible to better fix the roll coating on the surface. Bituminous mastic is also applied to wooden bases.
• Cut open... The roll is cut into pieces taking into account the allowances. The increase is 100 mm in width and 200 mm in length. Installation with waterproofing, when creating a roofing covering, is carried out with an overlap, with overlapping edges. The cut sheets are folded back into rolls, marking their purpose.
• Warming up... Glass insulating glass is marked by the manufacturer so that the side intended for fusion can be easily detected. Heating is carried out using a special burner or blowtorch until the bitumen layer begins to melt.
• Mounting... The heated sheets are laid gradually, with a firm pressing to the surface with a special roller. It is worth paying attention to the possible formation of air bubbles, remove them in a timely manner. The stripes are placed sequentially, from edge to edge, with a 10 cm layer on each side. Work begins at the bottom edge of a roof or other surface.

This is how glass insulation is mounted in a hot way. If it is planned to apply a soft roof with stone chips to it, it is laid on top of the preliminary layer. In the absence of a burner, laying is also possible. True, the instructions for cold installation have their own subtleties. The roll is rolled out for at least a day, left in this position on the roof. Before laying it, twist it from 2 sides to the middle.

The surface of the roof is lubricated with bituminous mastic. It is recommended to cover no more than 1 m2 of area at a time. The roll from the center is applied to the surface treated with mastic, it is rolled out with a roller, eliminating bubbles and kinks. The next sheet is mounted with an overlap of about 10 cm, the cut should be directed towards the opposite edge of the roof. At the end of the work, all joints are checked for tightness.

According to most buyers, glass insulation is one of the best roll-type waterproofing materials. Ease of cutting and laying, versatility in application is noted.Lining options that go both under the tiles and under the metal roof as a base are especially highly valued. According to customer reviews, glass insulation is better than roofing material, copes with the tasks of insulating flat and pitched roofs with a slight slope from contact with water. This material is also highly regarded for its characteristics. It is completely waterproof, provided that the rules of installation are observed, it easily bends around any corners and other curved elements, it is resistant to decay, the formation of mildew and mildew.

One of the big advantages is the affordable price of the material - it gives it an additional competitive advantage. When used in wooden houses made of timber and logs, the material does an excellent job with the insulation of interfloor ceilings. The disadvantages of glass insulation include significant weight - buyers complain that it is extremely difficult to cope with its movement alone. In addition, under the influence of direct sunlight, it can "float", losing its original properties.